Brocade G-Series G730
The Brocade G730 is a 128-port Gen 7 Fibre Channel switch delivering 8.192 Tb/s throughput and ultra-low 460 ns latency across 96 64Gb SFP+ and 16 2x64Gb SFP-DD ports in a 2U chassis. Built for mission-critical core storage backbones, it delivers autonomous SAN management and hardware-level NVMe analytics.
Specifications
| Brand | Brocade |
|---|---|
| Family | Brocade G-Series |
| Form factor | 2U |
| Released | Jun 2021 |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
| Ports | 96x 64Gb FC SFP+ + 16x 2x64Gb FC SFP-DD (128 total ports) |
| Switching capacity | 8.192 Tb/s full duplex |
| Latency | < 460 ns cut-through |
Generations
- Previous generation: Brocade G-Series G630
Compatible parts
Transceivers
57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
57-1000495-01 Brocade 64Gb Shortwave SFP56 Optical Transceiver
Works together
How the Brocade G-Series G730 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R250 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R350 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R450 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R550 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R650 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R650xs 1U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Storage
HPE Alletra 9000 4U rack mission-critical array
Dell PowerStore 500T 2U rack
HPE Alletra 6000 4U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32Gb Longwave 10km SFP28 Optical Transceiver- 57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Brocade
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Brocade has tested with the Brocade G-Series G730.
- Compatibility Brocade interoperability page for the Brocade G-Series G730
- Compatibility Brocade Fibre Channel support and compatibility documents (Broadcom)
- Support Broadcom Support Portal
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How does the Brocade G730 handle fabric congestion?
Fabric OS 9.x on Gen 7 hardware actively detects slow-drain devices and applies automated traffic isolation and peer congestion notifications.
What is the switching bandwidth of the Brocade G730?
The G730 delivers 8.192 Tb/s full duplex aggregate switching throughput with 128 concurrent 64Gb/s links.
Buying or selling G730?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Brocade G730 Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-27